The Best Attractions on the UK Waterways 2026

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Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.

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Canal Pub

#201 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Pelican

Froxfield, Marlborough SN8 3JY.

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Canal Pub

#202 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spread Eagle

Watling St, Gailey, Stafford ST19 5PN.

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Canal Pub

#203 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Walnut Tree Inn

Near Bridge 49, Blisworth

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Canal Pub

#204 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Anchor Inn

Salterforth Ln, Barnoldswick, Salterforth, Barnoldswick BB18 5TT.

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Canal Pub

#205 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bunbury Arms

Little Stanney Ln, Stoak, Chester CH2 4HW.

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Canal Pub

#206 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

New Inn

The New Inn, 61 The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2HG.

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Canal Pub

#207 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Spring Inn

Bath Rd, Sulhamstead, Reading RG7 5HP.

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Canal Pub

#208 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Gardeners Arms

47 Vines Ln, Droitwich Spa, Droitwich WR9 8LU.

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Canal Pub

#209 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Tavern

35 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ.

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Canal Pub

#210 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel, Main Rd, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth LA5 8DQ.

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Canal Pub

#211 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Bryn Howel Hotel

Bryn Howel Hotel & Restaurant, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7UW.

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Canal Pub

#212 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Spice Heaven

4-6 Station Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1RE.

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Canal Pub

#213 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Grange Inn

Casey Ln, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2JQ.

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Canal Pub and Hotel

#214 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Castle of Brecon Hotel

Castle Square, Brecon LD3 9DB.

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Canal Pub

#215 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Ye Old White Hotel

The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AS.

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Canal Pub

#216 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Perch & Pike

The St, South Stoke, Reading RG8 0JS.

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Canal Pub

#217 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

The Lock Inn

Lock Inn, Wolverley Rd, Wolverley, Kidderminster DY10 3RN.

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Skippered Boat Trips

#218 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Kennet & Avon Trust – Hungerford

Hungerford Wharf, High Street, Town Centre, Hungerford, RG17 0DN

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Accommodation and Canal Pub

#219 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Lion Quays

Weston Rhyn, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3EN.

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Canal Pub

#220 Rated Attraction on the UK Waterways

Vine Inn

1 Dunsley Rd, Kinver, Stourbridge DY7 6LJ.

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